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Competitions
What a 12-Team Playoff Does to Bracket Busters
The expanded College Football Playoff was sold as a gift to underdogs — the first season told a more interesting story.
Articles by Santiago Rodriguez
Athletes
Patrick Mahomes and the Art of the Off-Schedule Play
Patrick Mahomes turned broken plays into the most valuable skill in football, and three Super Bowl titles are built on improvisation no playbook contains.
Santiago Rodriguez
Athletes
How Shohei Ohtani Priced Two-Way Value in Modern Baseball
Shohei Ohtani's 10-year, $700 million Dodgers contract redefined what a single roster spot can be worth — because he does two jobs at an MVP level.
Santiago Rodriguez
Competitions
Why the 2026 World Cup Format Rewards Squad Depth
The 48-team World Cup doesn't just add countries — it adds matches, and that changes who lifts the trophy.
Santiago Rodriguez